The Billion-Dollar Breakaway: How the Mavericks' Valley View Arena Will Reshape Far North Dallas Real Estate

The sports and real estate landscapes in North Texas were permanently altered following the Dallas Mavericks' seismic announcement. The franchise has officially secured option agreements for a 104-acre mega-plot at the former …

Property Taxes and Homeowners Insurance in Sherman TX — What Buyers Need to Know in 2026

The Costs Nobody Talks About Enough

You found the perfect home in Sherman. The price is right, the neighborhood feels great, and the layout checks every box. But before you fall …

How Bad Is the Commute from Prosper? An Honest Answer for 2026 Buyers

I'm not going to sugarcoat this one. The commute from Prosper to certain parts of Dallas can be genuinely …

Is Now Actually a Good Time to Buy in McKinney, TX? Here's the Honest Answer for 2026

By Bob McCranie | Texas Pride Realty Group | HomeSmart Stars

Let me be straight with you — because that's how I've operated since 2003. Every week someone asks me, "Bob, …

Is Denton Still One of the Most Affordable Places Left in North Texas to Buy a Home?

By Bob McCranie | HomeSmart Stars – Texas Pride Realty Group

A few years ago, calling Denton "affordable" was almost a given. But as home prices across North Texas …

Which Denton Suburbs Offer the Best Value for Those Relocating From Dallas or Collin County?

By Bob McCranie | HomeSmart Stars – Texas Pride Realty Group

If you've been living in Dallas, Plano, Frisco, or McKinney and you're watching your dollar stretch thinner …